Unit 5 Plants & Energy Flashcard Review

Front

What can be determined about seeds that were in the dark compared to those in the light?

Back

The seeds germinated slower than those in the light.

Front

What are the parts of a molecule of ATP?

Back

Adenine, ribose, phosphate group.

Front

Which wavelength of light do plants absorb best?

Back

660 nm.

Front

What makes a molecule organic?

Back

It contains carbon.

Front

What process occurs when monomers join together?

Back

Monomers are joining together to form a polymer.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What role do chloroplasts play in plants?

Back

Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells.

Front

What is the function of ATP in cells?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells.

Front

What is the significance of light in photosynthesis?

Back

Light provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.